Hacker News "Who is hiring?" thread (freelancer), April 2013

by: lknix
text: AppMonsta | Remote<p>Big Data/Distributed Systems Software Engineer<p>AppMonsta collects massive amounts of data about mobile apps and turns it into actionable metrics for a wide variety of business customers ranging from investors to health care companies to startups.  We really love data, building distributed systems, and helping people understand complicated market dynamics through our data.<p>We're looking for a distributed systems/big data software engineers to join our distributed team.  You'll take ownership of our crawl &#38; data pipeline, keeping them running with high uptime, scaling them up to handle load, and adding new data sources and new features to help our customers make even better decisions.  Experience with distributed systems and/or big data is a huge bonus - we're looking for people that have a good intuition about what good architecture looks like, and who can grow into leadership roles.<p>Our current tech stack is mostly python, linux, aws (ec2, s3, &#38; emr mostly), mongodb, and redis.  If you haven't worked with individual pieces of this before it's fine - we like working with smart people that are comfortable working in a distributed systems/big data/cloud environment.  We're happy to help you get up to speed with anything you haven't seen before.  We practice peer code review and continuous deployment on all our code and systems.<p>Our entire team works remotely.  We're very flexible about where and when you work, as long as you ship code, keep systems online, and are reachable by other team members for part of the day.  We stay in touch via a team chatroom and weekly team video chats, with impromptu 1-on-1 video chats whenever there's a detailed issue to discuss.  To make this work, you'll need to be in a compatible timezone (between PDT(UTC-08) and CET(UTC+1)), and be very fluent writing and speaking english.  Like getting out of the house to work?  Ask about our mobile internet subsidy:)<p>This is a full time, longterm opportunity.  If this sounds exciting, please send us your resume and a couple hundred lines of some code you've written (preferably python), so we can get a sense for your coding style.<p>Contact: luka [at] appmonsta.com

by: qeorge
text: SEEKING FREELANCER. Remote preferred.<p>Nothing glamorous, but we need a few good folks to help build Wordpress themes. We'd give you sliced HTML, you'd turn it into a theme.<p>If you're interested drop me a line with your rates (george at ill-k.com). Strong preference for folks who can give an estimate and stick with it (as opposed to hourly/daily billers).

by: timjahn
text: Remote (US only)<p>matchist (<a href="http://matchist.com/talent" rel="nofollow">http://matchist.com/talent</a>) is looking for web and mobile developers to work on a variety of projects that come through the pipeline. Specifically, we're looking for developers interested in integrating products like Twilio, Stripe, SendGrid, and KISSmetrics into client projects.<p>matchist helps freelance developers find quality work that they enjoy working on with clients that pay on time, every time. If that's you, apply at <a href="http://matchist.com/talent" rel="nofollow">http://matchist.com/talent</a>

by: bradleysmith
text: Austin, remote
Seeking experienced PHP developer that has familiarity with Postgres databases. Geo-spatial experience preferred.<p>The project is development of PHP-based website to search and display data from a remote postgres db. Prototype website has been built, now need to implement change list and prepare a client-ready product for beta testing. We have a vision (and carefully prepared descriptions) of what we want, but the developer will need to be an active participant in the debate of the best way to achieve it.<p>We prefer someone in the Austin, TX area for meeting 1-3 times per week, but are open to telecommute arrangements provided you are in a similar (+ or - 2hr) time zone. We will require regular telephone meetings for telecommute arrangements. The developer will need to sign a work-for-hire agreement.<p>Project length is 6 months at ~30 hr/weeks
These time estimates are only approximations. The project is an AGILE development, so we will be redefining new goals every 10 days as clients give us feedback.<p>We are a small startup backed by an established company. You'll be working in a 3-4 man team in a professional, result-driven environment. This project serves the oil and gas sector in a proven market with a desired product.<p>Starting rate is $15/hr commensurate with experience, plus bonuses.<p>direct emails to bradley.taft.smith@gmail.com; please include "HN" in the subject so I know you saw me here.

by: mobweb
text: Designer | Switzerland or remote<p>I run a small web consulting agency. From time to time we are looking for some talented designers to offload some of our mockup/sketching/design work.<p>A typical job would involve the following: We create a detailed sitemap with all the contents and the website's structures. We put together a specification of designs/websites and design elements that the customer likes. We would then send all of that to you along with our budget, and you would create an awesome design out of that, investing as much time as possible based on the pre-defined budget. That's where we pick up again, finalize the design with the client and create the website.<p>If you feel that you could help us and are confortable with that project based/fixed rate workflow, please email freelance-designer@mobweb.ch along with:<p>- Some of your recent design work
- Your average hourly rate<p>Looking forward to hearing from you!

by: manuelflara
text: Remote<p>I'm looking for someone who has a lot of experience in quality frontend development for mobile web apps. I run a dating site and I need to build a mobile web version of it (not responsive, 100% built for mobile). As an example of what I'm looking for, check Facebook's mobile web version out, since it's quite close.<p>I'm not set in any particular JS library, although desktop site uses jQuery. Use of LESS is a plus.<p>No need to write any backend code, I'll take care of that.<p>If instead of needing 100% accurate screenshots/mockups you can get a) the desktop version's pages / look and b) inspiration from other apps (like Facebook's) and your own experience; and build nice looking designs / layouts by yourself, that's also a big plus (less work for me).<p>If you're interested let's talk details, my email is on my profile.

by: rwhitman
text: SEEKING FREELANCER(S) - Remote<p>I'm helping out a client find new devs (small NYC based design + interactive agency) and also looking for folks myself. We're in NYC but looking anywhere.<p>Needs: PHP, Wordpress, Magento, frontend (bootstrap, jquery javascript MVCs etc), Rails, Django<p>My client needs generalists who can handle a bunch of maintenance type work, and be available to deal with whatever comes around. Sometimes the projects are big and interesting, sometimes they are little tweaks.<p>I may need to spool up a team of either Django or Wordpress devs soon depending on what I have in the pipeline.<p>gmail: zenjiweb<p>(If you email, please make sure to leave some info about you like a link or resume. Thanks)

by: mobweb
text: Magento Dev | Switzerland or remote<p>I run a small web consulting agency that specializes in e-commerce. We mostly work with Magento and from time to time are just too swamped so we are looking for a skilled freelancer that knows the platform and would be willing to take some work of our hands. We are looking for a long-term partnership with varying workload. The tasks are strictly development related, no design skill necessary. The only requirements are long-term availability, understanding of GIT and clear communication.<p>Please email magento-dev@mobweb.ch and also include your Skype ID so we can chat directly.

by: derwiki
text: I'm in SF, you can be remote.<p>Looking for some part time help building out CameraLends, a peer-to-peer camera gear lending site that I launched on Hacker News three months ago. Stack is Rails 3.2, Bootstrap, HAML, SCSS, query running on Heroku. Ideal fit would be comfortable quickly turning design mocks into responsive HAML/SCSS and building out basic RESTful features. Rate/amount of work is negotiable, potential for regular work. Email adam@cameralends.com with a link to your Github profile and your favorite photograph if interested!

by: kvcrawford
text: Ongoing Work - Los Angeles or Remote<p>Looking for a communicative front-end PHP developer strong in client side to develop beautiful B2C brochure-type websites. Work ranges from microsites to mid-sized.<p>Projects are typically done on WordPress, but we're actively evaluating more robust alternatives (currently learning Ruby so we can just jump ship to RoR). Some other technologies we like to use:<p><pre><code>  * Git!!!
  * SASS &#38; Compass
  * jQuery
</code></pre>
Involves consistent work. We want a good relationship, and that works both ways.<p>Email devteam@gunnjerkens.com

by: clarkdale
text: Piedmont area North Carolina, or remote.<p>We are looking for an iOS developer to help us reinvent an old technology in the furniture industry.<p>Required skills: Proficient in Objective-C. Basic understanding of embedded systems. Knowledge of how to use APIs with sometimes poor documentation. Basic knowledge of HTML5, Javascript, jQuery
Useful skills: Experience with PhoneGap. SQLite. Coldfusion. Appreciation for free lunch if you visit.<p>Feel free to ask more information about the posting privately or on here.<p>Inquire at eternal.matt[at]gmail.com

by: conorh
text: SEEKING FREELANCER<p>Looking for experienced front end Javascript / RoR developer in NYC to help continue to develop an large instant messaging application. Code base is currently backbone with a Rails back end and some other custom components. Application is deployed and in use by 10's of thousands of customers.<p>No remote work, sorry. Prefer a generalist with good all around experience including back end Rails work if possible. Contract is minimum of several months full time - pay is excellent.<p>conor.hunt AT gmail.com

by: joneps
text: SEEKING FREELANCERS - National Public Radio (NPR) - Washington, DC<p>Seeking multiple individuals to join a world-class product development team on-site at Washington, DC<p>Work could include a variety of projects including Responsive Design, new and existing public and private APIs, or digital audio applications<p>technologies: PHP, MySQL, NoSQL, HTML5, CSS3, JS, NodeJS<p>nice-to-have: Java, iOS, Android<p>duration would initially be 6 months with good potential for extension<p>no remote, unfortunately<p>Send resumes / inquiries to nprtechteam AT gmail

by: amanda5885
text: Remote<p>We are a small private security company offering a unique privacy focused VPN service. We are looking to develop a custom Windows OpenVPN client using C# that will have advanced networking and security features. You must have experience building desktop Windows apps and be comfortable with networking and security concepts.<p>If interested please send details of your experience to the email address in my profile.

by: 422long
text: SEEKING FREELANCER(S) - Remote<p>Web site availability monitoring service currently in development.  Looking for help with either of the following skillsets:<p>- Web Front-end UI - PHP, jQuery, advanced charting/graphing, complex PHP data structures (Initial 120 hours to begin Q2)<p>- Python back-end - multi-threading, client/server, sockets, XML/JSON navigation, MySQL (Initial 80 hours to begin Q2)<p>mail keith    _at zmonitors.com

by: rush-tea
text: remote or CA<p>I am currently bootstrapping my project, and I am in need of a front end developer / web designer.  Preferably someone who is eager to get his/her feet wet in the industry or a current grad who is looking to build his/her portfolio. We can discuss more based on where you are.<p>Please email me at rush.tea AT gmail DOT com for further discussion.<p>Thank you.

by: sherm8n
text: SF/Remote<p>Scoot &#38; Doodle needs Rails, iOS, NodeJS devs. Raised $2.25M in funding.<p>Learn more - <a href="http://blog.goodsense.io/jobs-and-projects" rel="nofollow">http://blog.goodsense.io/jobs-and-projects</a><p>If you want to talk about other projects contact me here - <a href="http://blog.goodsense.io/contact" rel="nofollow">http://blog.goodsense.io/contact</a>

by: mforsberg
text: Developer(s) | Remote<p>In the next weeks I will need assistance from one, or more, freelance developers with skills in HTML/CSS/JS, WordPress and/or Magento.<p>If you are available; please drop me an email at mail at magnusforsberg dot com with your experience and preferred rate

by: gavanwoolery
text: Remote OR San Diego OR San Francisco | [MUST HAVE US CITIZENSHIP]<p>I am CTO @ Appstem Media (<a href="http://www.appstem.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.appstem.com</a>); We are primarily based in SF and San Diego but take remote workers from all over the US.  We have grown from 1 to 20 employees in 2 years (mostly fulltime, but several contractors).  We have made mobile applications for 50+ clients including Tesla, Ouya, Kaiser Permanente, Enterprise, and others.<p>Benefits:
  - Good health / dental insurance  
  - Above competitive income (for typical remote pay)  
  - Work from home  
  - Choose your own hours  
  - Unlimited sick days, paid time off and holidays  
  - Many perks (last year every employee got an iPad, among other perks).<p>Requirements:
  - Android, iOS, and/or other mobile platform dev experience (Sencha, Titanium, Parse, etc.)  
  - US Citizenship  
  - Can easily demonstrate past experience (i.e. a portfolio, Github account, etc)<p>Contact gavan@appstem.com if interested, thanks!

by: benjaminwootton
text: I'm in the UK but REMOTE is fine.<p>I have a few projects on the go at the moment and could use some ad-hoc support on Rails development and deployments.<p>Please get in touch BSWOOTTON at GMAIL if of interest.<p>Please note, I can only operate on an estimate + fixed rate basis.

by: buzz27
text: Remote - Short term project, possibility of more<p>Looking for a great JAVASCRIPT developer to build a beautiful visualization library for a mobile app. Possibly based on raphael, though you might have a better idea.

by: nimajalali
text: SEEKING FREELANCER. Remote or Local in Orange County, CA.<p>Need some talented people to help get an AngularJS web app out the door.<p>If you're interested shoot me an email with your rates and any past projects in AngularJS (nima AT jalali DOT net).

by: justjimmy
text: Remote/Toronto<p>Small/Side project I'm looking to have it built.<p>Frontend/Backend needed - HTML/CSS/MYSQL/PHP. (If you prefer to use others, that's fine.) Related to gaming (but it's not building games)<p>If interested, contact me (see profile).

by: codywilliams101
text: NORTH CAROLINA OR REMOTE<p>I need a website created from the iphone app - Earhead.
Visit the appstore to see the app that needs to be turned into a website. appstore.com/earhead

by: mediabuyguy
text: SEEKING FREELANCER. London or remote.<p>Searching for web data scraping expert with Ruby knowledge.<p>3-6 Month Project + on-going maintenance afterwards.<p>Great Pay! Contact mediabuyguy@gmail.com